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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Floyd Green, says a critical part of enhancing the operations of the Fisheries sector, involves ensuring that the necessary technological systems are in place at the National Fisheries Authority (NFA).

Project On To Improve Efficiency In Fisheries

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, said the ongoing Fisheries Licensing and Registration System Project will improve the efficiency of service delivery in the sector. The project, which is being facilitated by the Transformation Implementation Unit, (TIU) will...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries and Member of Parliament for Southwest St. Elizabeth, Hon. Floyd Green, assists in packaging meals for delivery to elderly persons and shut-ins in Middle Quarters recently, under an initiative organised by the Middle Quarters Community Development Committee (CDC). Serving the soup is Secretary of the CDC, Natasha Williams.

Middle Quarters CDC Treats Elderly, Shut-Ins

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the silage handing over ceremony which was held at the Island Dairies Limited dairy farm in Goshen, St. Elizabeth on Friday (July 23 )

Government Providing $70M in Funding Assistance for Dairy Farmers

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (third left), looks at sweet peppers and cherry tomatoes being shown to him by farmers Kerise Mighty (second right) and Charles Townsend (right), during a tour of the Greenhouse Cluster and Water Harvesting Project at Content in Williamsfield, Manchester on July 22. Also looking on (from left) are Managing Director, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney; Country Manager, World Bank, Lilia Burunciuc; and the World Bank — Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (third left), looks at sweet peppers and cherry tomatoes being shown to him by farmers Kerise Mighty (second right) and Charles Townsend (right), during a tour of the Greenhouse Cluster and Water Harvesting Project at Content in Williamsfield, Manchester on July 22. Also looking on (from left) are Managing Director, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney; Country Manager, World Bank, Lilia Burunciuc; and the World Bank's Resident Representative for Jamaica and Guyana, Ozan Sevimli. The Content project is benefiting from support under JSIF’s Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI II).

Minister Green Urges Farmers to Utilise Climate Smart Technology

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green

Insurance Package Launched For Fishers And Farmers

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Standing, JEP Group CSR Officer, Patrice Howell, leads the needs assessment meeting held at Repooh Restaurant with the Old Harbour Bay Fisherfolk Council in March. Other individuals photographed include Mr. Ian Jones, Fisheries Officer, National Fisheries Authority (at the table to Patrice’s right), Mr. Kevin Baker, President of Old Harbour Bay Fisherfolk Council (at the table to Patrice’s left). Ms. Jacqueline Walker, Secretary of the Old Harbour Bay Fisherfolk Council (at the table to Patrice’s left taking notes). Other persons present were executive members of the council.

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Jamaica Energy Partners Group To Host Fisherfolk Training Session This Month

From Thursday, June 17 – 18 and Friday, June 24 - 25, 2021, private power-producing giant Jamaica Energy Partners (JEP) Group will host its inaugural fisherfolk training programme for sixty fishermen and women from the Old Harbour Bay, Eastern and Western Kingston Communities. The first two sessions slated for this week (June 17 and 18) will run from 10 am...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, speaking in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 19).

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US$0.50 per Pound Levy on Exported Conch

A levy of US$0.50 has been imposed on each pound of conch exported during the 2021 conch season. The House of Representatives, on Wednesday (May 19), approved the Conch (Export Levy) (Rate of Levy) Order Resolution to facilitate the move. The Resolution was brought by Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green. He informed that on April 1, the...

The Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, making his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate contribution in the House of Representatives on May 12.

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15 Fishing Beaches To Be Redeveloped Over Next Five Years

Fifteen fishing beaches will be redeveloped over the next five years, says Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green. He said that the redevelopment process will include three beaches per year at an estimated cost of $2.25 billion, beginning in Clarendon, St. Elizabeth and Hanover. Minister Shaw, who was making his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate contribution in the House of...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, making his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives, under the theme: ‘The New Face of Food’.

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Work Continuing To Expand Fish Sanctuaries

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, says work will continue this year to expand the fish sanctuaries programme. He advised that this includes the designation of four additional areas as sanctuaries, including a section of the Pedro Cays off the coast of Clarendon. Mr. Green was making contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives...

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Commercial Sea Cucumber Fishery To Start September 1

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green has announced the opening of a limited entry commercial fishery for sea cucumbers, commencing September 1, 2021. “Sea cucumber in the Asian market fetches US$385 per kilogram. We believe that we here in Jamaica can harvest up to 30 tonnes of wet weight per year which would give us up to US$30...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Mr. Green, making his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 12.

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Vessel-Monitoring System For Fishers To Be Piloted

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, says that a satellite-based vessel-monitoring system will be piloted this year as part of efforts to strengthen the safety mechanism for fishers while at sea. He said that the pilot will be conducted with the island’s network of conch fishers. The vessel-monitoring system is among two initiatives to enhance the safety of fishers...

The Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, making his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate contribution in the House of Representatives on May 12.

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15 Fishing Beaches To Be Redeveloped Over Next Five Years

Fifteen fishing beaches will be redeveloped over the next five years, says Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green. He said that the redevelopment process will include three beaches per year at an estimated cost of $2.25 billion, beginning in Clarendon, St. Elizabeth and Hanover. Minister Green, who was making his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate contribution in the House of...